TODAY
Summer Boot Camp, 6 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursday, Eagle River Town Square Park, 12198 Business Blvd. and 6:15 a.m., Cuddy Family Midtown Park, E. 40th Ave. An outdoor workout in a group setting using body weight exercises, and various exercise and playground equipment. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. (330-0150, thealaskaclub.com)
Alaska Wood Frog Monitoring Program, 4 p.m., Southcentral, Interior, and Western Alaska. Help the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and the Partnership for Citizen Science find wood frogs now through June. (267-2893, www.akfrogs.net)
Midnight Sun Lazyman's Triathlon, 5 p.m., Wasilla Lake, E. Parks Highway. Experience an Ironman Triathlon at your pace. Just finish the 112 miles by bike, 2.5 miles of swimming and 26.2 miles of running before July 22. Alternate activities can sub in for the mileage. See website for details $25 , includes shirt. (355-6110, sites.google.com/site/midnightsunlazymantriathlon/home)
WEDNESDAY
Fitness in the Park, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Delaney Park Strip, 10th Ave. Get outside this summer with weekly lunch workouts at the Delaney Park Strip led by The Alaska Club personal trainers and fitness instructors. Energizing workout for all levels, adults and youth ages 6 and up. Free. (330-0115, thealaskaclub.com)
Mat-Su Kids Bike n Hike Summer Program, 6-7:30 p.m., UAF Experiment Farm, 1509 S. Trunk Road. For kids ages 6-18. Biking is on Wednesdays, hiking is on Saturdays. Locations will vary. Individual $20, family $40. (982-7553, www.vmbah.org)
Yoga in the Garden, 6:15 p.m., Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road. Bring your own yoga mats and blocks. $8 per person, plus $5 garden entry fee. (770-3692, www.alaskabg.org)
Zumba on the Sundeck, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kincaid Chalet, 9401 Raspberry Road. Join certified instructor Sheryl Hoppman for a Latin inspired dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and International music and dance movements. $8. (343-4217, www.muni.org/departments/parks)
Alaska Dogs Gone Wild's Summer Solstice Flyball Tourneys, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, Alaska State Fairground, Glenn Highway. Teams of four dogs compete in relay races. Dogs of a variety of sizes and types will compete. Free. (www.flyballdogs.com/alaska/)
Explorers Club Learns About Salmon, 1-3 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Explore the salmon-spawning creek and beaver pond. Bring a light-colored T-shirt for making a fish-print souvenir to take home. Limited to the first 10 children entering grades 1-6, accompanied by an adult, who register and pay. $10, $5 parking for non-members. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
Alaska Dirt Divas weekly women's ride, 7 p.m., Bicentennial Park Abbott Loop Community Park, Elmore Road. Meet near the trail entrance in the northeast corner of the parking lot. Get ready to do some hill climbing Ride level is intermediate to advanced. Bring mountain bike, helmet and teacup. Free. (Alaskadirtdivas.blogspot.com)
THURSDAY
Alaska Outdoors Weekly Hiking, 6:30 p.m., Stuckagain Heights, Basher Drive. A challenging hike. Meeting location changes every week. $1 for non-members. (770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org)
FRIDAY
Moms, Pops, and Tots, 10 a.m.-noon, BLM Campbell Creek Science Center, 5600 Science Center Drive. Spend time playing and exploring outside with your infant or toddler. Network with other parents. Learn about outdoor gear and leave with useful handouts. Free. (267-1236, www.blm.gov/ak/sciencencenter)
Let's GO, 12:45-4 p.m., Kincaid Park Chalet, Raspberry Road. A fun 5K bike ride and 3K run through Kincaid Park, ending with games and activities. Pre-registration is required. For ages 5-15. $15. (343-4495, www.muni.org/parks)
Great American Campout, 6-p.m.-9 a.m. Friday Saturday, Centennial Park Campground, 8300 Glenn Highway. Beans and weenies for dinner )and a continental breakfast, as well as general camp knowledge, provided. Bring your own sleeping bags, tent, water bottles and warm clothing. For families of all ages. Preregistration is required. $10, $30 family of 4. (343-6986, 343-4217, www.muni.org/parks)
SATURDAY
Potter Marsh Bird Walk, 8-10 a.m., Potter Marsh, E. 154th Ave. Join a family-friendly guided walk on the Potter Marsh boardwalk to learn about the area's wildlife. Binoculars, spotting scopes and guide books are available for loan. Kids encouraged, wheelchair accessible. Free. (267-2281, www.adfg.alaska.gov)
Alpine Birding at Arctic Valley, 9 a.m., Alpenglow ski parking lot. Explore a variety of tundra and shrub habitat for alpine specialty birds including American Pipit, Horned Lark, Golden-crowned Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Golden Eagle, Wilson's Warbler, and Willow Ptarmigan. Bring a lunch, snacks, water, rain gear, hiking boots and dress in layers. Dianne Toebe from the Alaska Native Plant Society will answer questions about plants and identify what plants are in the area.
Archery, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Kincaid Park Annex Bunker and Archery Range, Raspberry Road. Certified instructors from Northwest Archers will offer their expertise on how to shoot a bow and arrow. Limited equipment available. All skill levels are welcome. Call to register. For ages 8 and older, accompanied by a parent. Free. (343-6397, www.muni.org/departments/parks)
Southcentral Foundation Gathering Expo and Family Wellness Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., SCF Primary Care Center Lobby, 4320 Diplomacy Drive. The festival begins with a 5K Fun Run at 10 a.m., with registration at 9 a.m. More than 120 vendors, Alaska Native artists, Alaska Native entertainment, food, face painting, a bouncy house, family games and more. Free . (729-2689, www.southcentralfoundation.com)
Guided Hike to Echo Bend, 11 a.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. A 6 mile round trip hike on the Crow Pass Trail to Echo Bend on Eagle River. Bring a daypack with snacks, water and wind/rain clothing. Limited to the first 12 people at least 18 years old who call to register. Free. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
Junior Naturalist Soil Program, 2 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Discover where soil comes from, what it feels like, what happens when it gets wet and the critters that live in it. Dress for messy exploration. Free program; $5 parking for non-members. Call to register. Free. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
SUNDAY
Identifying Invasive Plants, 2 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Learn how to identify the worst offenders, followed by a short walk to identify invasive species in the field, as well as a demonstration of weed-pulling techniques. Free program; $5 parking for non-members. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
MONDAY
Alaska Outdoors Weekly Hiking, 6:30 p.m., University Lake Park, University Lake Drive . The outing is for beginners and families. Meeting location changes every week. $1 for non-members. (770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org)
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